Under the legal doctrine of "employment-at-will" an employee can be lawfully terminated from her job for:
I. wearing a shirt that clashes with her suit
II. The employer's need to cut costs
III. complaining about illegal activity in the workplace
IV. only for good cause

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Under the employment-at-will doctrine, an employer can terminate an employee for any reason that is not illegal (such as discrimination or retaliation for whistleblowing), which includes reasons I (wearing a shirt that clashes with her suit) and II (the employer's need to cut costs). III is generally protected under whistleblower protection laws, and IV contradicts the at-will employment principle.

Under the Legal Doctrine of "Employment-At-Will" an Employee Can Be